Bates, David [1841-1921] The Grand St Bernard and Hospice with Monks sitting before
the lake and two dogs. 1885 oil on canvas, re-lined. signed and dated. 59 x 90 cms. original
gilt frame and glazed. [ x ]

Cust, Arthur [1840-1911] La Meije in Dauphine from la Chatelaire in the Vallon des
Étançons 1882 oil on board. signed and dated l.r. 'from an original drawing presented
to Fr. Gardiner Esq. on his Marriage by the Artist. the gilt slip inscribed A Cust
Meije July 25 & 26 1879' inscribed in ink on verso (artist hand). Cust made the first
guideless ascent of the Matterhorn, and west ridge of Mont Collon with Gardiner on
3rd August 1876. 35 x 46 cms. not framed

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